Simple Taco Salad
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and *Simple Taco Salad*, a crowd-pleasing recipe packed with bold Tex-Mex flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring savory seasoned ground beef, crisp romaine lettuce, juicy cherry tomatoes, and creamy avocado, this hearty salad is a meal in itself. Black beans, sweet corn, and shredded cheddar cheese add layers of texture and flavor, while crushed tortilla chips provide the perfect crunch. Topped with tangy salsa, rich sour cream, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, this quick and easy taco salad comes together in just 25 minutes—perfect for busy evenings or casual gatherings. Serve it for lunch, dinner, or even as a festive party dish; it's customizable and bursting with vibrant colors and flavors everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground beef
- 1 packet Taco seasoning
- 0.25 cup Water
- 6 cups Romaine lettuce, chopped
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 0.75 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen and thawed)
- 1 cup Tortilla chips, crushed
- 0.5 cup Sour cream
- 0.5 cup Salsa
- 1 large Avocado, diced
- 0.25 cup Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Drain excess grease from the skillet, then stir in the taco seasoning and water. Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the beef is well-coated and the seasoning is absorbed. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
In a large mixing or salad bowl, combine the chopped romaine lettuce, halved cherry tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, black beans, and corn kernels.
Add the seasoned ground beef to the salad bowl, tossing gently to combine all the ingredients.
Top the salad with crushed tortilla chips, sour cream, salsa, diced avocado, and chopped cilantro, if using.
Divide the taco salad into individual bowls or plates and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2787 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.5 g | 230% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.4 g | 362% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 7207 mg | 313% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 188.3 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.5 g | 198% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.6 g | ||
| Protein | 133.2 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1254 mg | 96% | |
| Iron | 19.8 mg | 110% | |
| Potassium | 5429 mg | 116% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
